Five Security Operatives, Three Gunmen Die During Clash In Anambra 

Eight persons are feared dead as gunmen and security operatives clashed in Anambra State.

It was learnt that the incident occurred on Monday at Orsumoghu, Lilu and Azia section in Ihiala local government area.

The gun battle between security operatives and the gunmen, suspected to be members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militant arm of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), had been on since the weekend.

It was further gathered that out of the number feared killed, four were policemen, one a soldier and three gunmen.

A senior police officer, who did not want to be quoted, confirmed the incident to journalists.

 “Yes, there have been shootings between the hoodlums and security operatives at Orsumoghu which has lasted several hours.

“Some people lost their lives while others got injured, but those hoodlums who are alive will live to regret their actions in time to come.”

Another Senior Police Officer said Police Commissioner, Echeng Echeng, had ordered for immediate deployment of special forces

He said: “Our Special Forces have been there since last night to rout insurgents abducting and killing people on that road.”